Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro vs Google Pixel 3a XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/12/2021 7:38 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Google Pixel 3a XL X Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C) Compare Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2160

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

17 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.6"10% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 8MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+33W83% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)17% Lighter
8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
399 PPI	vs	+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (48GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
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Model	Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Other model names	POCO M4 Pro 5G (21091116AC)	Google Pixel 3a XL G020C (Unlocked)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Google
Release date	11/11/2021, Announced: 11/9/2021	5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019
Depth	8.75 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.78 x 163.56 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in)	76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	399 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ] DCI-P3	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 12
User Interface	MIUI 12.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 615
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 353663 (v9) Geekbench: 1797 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Poco Yellow, Power Black, Cool Blue • Silicon protective case included	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro (64GB)	Google Pixel 3a XL (G020C)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.33W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered